The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a design patent, USD1120300S1, to Hollister Incorporated for an intermittent urinary catheter. This patent specifically covers the ornamental design of the medical device, not its functional aspects. The application was filed on April 10, 2025, and the patent is set to be granted on March 24, 2026.

This patent grant signifies a new intellectual property asset for Hollister Incorporated in the medical device sector. While this is a design patent and does not impose direct compliance obligations on other entities, it is relevant for manufacturers and legal professionals in the medical device industry to be aware of new design protections. Companies developing similar devices should ensure their designs do not infringe upon this granted patent.